WEDDING GENERAL CONDITIONS

1. Minimum Age of either or both parties: 18 years. A parent or legal guardian must accompany under-age applicants.

2. Certification of Personal details: Unless otherwise specified above, Occupation(s), Religion and Home Addresses are verbally certified before the Civil Ceremony.

3. Days for Weddings-in-Paradise: Mondays to Fridays, excepting Public Holidays. Weddings on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays incur a supplementary charge.

4. Timings for Weddings-in-Paradise: Generally between 14h00 and 17h00 - other timings are possible on request basis.

5. Flexibility of Wedding Date & Time: The Civil Status Officer, Photographers and Hotel teams join our Weddings Specialist in promoting the warmth and consideration of the Creoles, and will all do their utmost to change the date/time of the Marriage Ceremony in exceptional circumstances [delayed international flights, persistent inclement weather etc]. It should, however, be noted that, once confirmed, the wedding is considered a 'fait accompli' and relevant charges will be applied in full.

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   Witnesses, Best Man, Maid of Honour: Most couples travelling alone will arrange this locally, with their hotel or amongst fellow guests.

7. Delivery of the Marriage Certificate & Photo Coverage: Mason's Travel undertakes to deliver the documents and photographic material prior to the guests' departure from Seychelles [excepting in instances when the relevant Embassy/Consul procedures involve forwarding the documents to the guests at their home address or via their regional/national authorities].

8. Religious Blessings: The Catholic Church requires that the couple's parish priest sends a letter of introduction 6 months prior to the wedding, certifying that the couple has carried out the necessary marriage preparations; that each party signs an affidavit confirming that he/she is not divorced with a former spouse still alive; that the parties have contracted a civil marriage prior to the blessing, and that the blessing ceremony takes place in an authorised church building.

9. The Anglican Church requires 3 months notice; that the couple's parish priest initiates contact with the Seychelles diocese 2 months prior to the wedding; that the parties have to receive marriage counselling by the Seychelles priest minimum 3 days before the ceremony; that the couple has contracted a civil marriage prior to the blessing which can be carried out on any day excepting Sundays, feast days and Lent; and that the blessing ceremony takes place in an authorised church building.

Locations

The Seychelles regulations stipulate that the marriage ceremony must be conducted under a permanent roof. At the discretion of the Registrar, weddings may be held outdoors. Most hotels and guesthouses have suitable locations on-site, dressed with palm leaves and tropical flowers, which guests usually opt for. On Mahe Island, Mason's Travel also offers exclusive use of the authentic Creole House at the Craft Village or the Mission Lodge, offering a natural "aisle" between the sandragon trees and stunning views as a backdrop for the wedding photographs. For larger wedding events we can select a private event area within a resort or, with permission and careful planning, arrange a unique location with a marquee.

Important information and conditions

For a smooth wedding experience please read carefully through all the information below. All necessary documentation can be faxed to Mason’s Travel, with the originals being presented on your arrival in the islands.